The council describes a fence around part of the area, not around all of it. The quote below is what it actually says, and where the fenced part starts and stops is the bit to read on the sign at the gate.
We hold no fencing statement at all for these, so treat them as open ground. Not stated is not the same as not fenced, and we are not going to guess which one it is.
Alexander Park
Hawke's BayFencing not stated by the councilOff-lead along the corridor from Taradale Road through to Te Awa Park.
Listed verbatim as "Alexander Park from Taradale Road to Te Awa Park." under "You can walk your dog off-lead at the following designated…
Source: napier.govt.nzAnderson Park
Hawke's BayFencing not stated by the councilOnly PART of the park is off-lead: the northern side of the ponds and waterways bounded by York Avenue and Freyberg Avenue, plus the…
Listed verbatim as "The area in Anderson Park on the northern side of the ponds and waterways bounded by York Avenue and Freyberg Avenue…
Source: napier.govt.nzDolbel Reserve
Hawke's BayFencing not stated by the councilLarge hillside reserve. Off-lead overall but contains signposted on-lead sub-areas, so signage must be checked on arrival.
Dog Exercise Areas page, under "You can walk your dog off-lead at the following designated dog exercise areas:" lists "Dolbel Reserve…
Source: napier.govt.nzDuke Street Reserve
Hawke's BayFencing not stated by the councilNeighbourhood reserve in Hastings.
HDC dog exercise areas page, "Dog off-lead areas" > "Hastings": "Duke Street Reserve." Bylaw Schedule A: "Duke Street Reserve." No fencing…
Source: hastingsdc.govt.nzEbbett Park
Hawke's BayFencing not stated by the councilCouncil reserve page: "Ebbett Park in Hastings boasts a number of mature, shady trees, a large grassed area for games, a playground and…
HDC dog exercise areas page, "Dog off-lead areas" > "Hastings": "Ebbett Park from 5.00pm to 8:00am". Bylaw Schedule A: "Ebbett Park from…
Source: hastingsdc.govt.nzEskdale Park (southern / right-hand side to the end of the park driveway)
Hawke's BayFencing not stated by the councilCouncil reserve page: "Situated off State Highway 5, four kilometres north of Napier, Eskdale Park is spread over 12 hectares next to the…
HDC dog exercise areas page, "Whirinaki and Eskdale": "Eskdale Park along the southern (right-hand side) to the end of the park driveway."…
Source: hastingsdc.govt.nzJames Cook Street Reserve
Hawke's BayFencing not stated by the councilNeighbourhood reserve.
HDC dog exercise areas page, "Dog off-lead areas" > "Havelock North": "James Cook Street Reserve". Bylaw Schedule A: "James Cook Street…
Source: hastingsdc.govt.nzKaretoki Whare (Sturms Gully)
Hawke's BayFencing not stated by the councilGully reserve on Napier Hill.
Listed as "Karetoki Whare (Sturms Gully), Napier Hill" under "You can walk your dog off-lead at the following designated dog exercise…
Source: napier.govt.nzKeirunga Gardens (southern and western boundary walkways and open grass areas)
Hawke's BayFencing not stated by the councilCouncil reserve page: "This large park in Havelock North has 17 hectares of formal gardens, woodlands and open grass areas." Off-lead…
HDC dog exercise areas page: "The southern boundary walkway of Keirunga Gardens Havelock North, along the extent of the western boundary…
Source: hastingsdc.govt.nzKingsgate Reserve (Te Mata Road to Reeve Drive, Ritchie Place, Fulford Place and Durham Drive)
Hawke's BayFencing not stated by the councilCouncil reserve page: "This Havelock North reserve with picnic tables follows the Karituwhenua Stream walkway. It is a permitted dogs…
HDC dog exercise areas page: "Kingsgate Reserve from Te Mata Road to Reeve Drive, Ritchie Place, Fulford Place and Durham Drive". Bylaw…
Source: hastingsdc.govt.nzPalmbrook Reserve
Hawke's BayFencing not stated by the councilCouncil reserve page: "This neighbourhood reserve in Havelock North is popular for walking and has a playground. With multiple paved…
HDC dog exercise areas page, "Dog off-lead areas" > "Havelock North": "Palmbrook Reserve". Bylaw Schedule A: "Palmbrook Reserve". Council…
Source: hastingsdc.govt.nzPark Island Dog Agility Track
Hawke's BayFencing not stated by the councilPurpose-built dog agility track off Clyde Jeffery Drive near the Prebensen Drive end of Park Island, just past the hockey fields on the…
Council page makes NO fencing or enclosure statement whatsoever (verified by regex over the full page body: zero occurrences of 'fenc' or…
Source: napier.govt.nzRiverside Park
Hawke's BayFencing not stated by the councilOff-lead reserve that also contains the fully fenced Taradale Dog Park. The wider park itself carries no council fencing statement.
Listed verbatim as "Riverside Park behind the Pettigrew Green Arena." under "You can walk your dog off-lead at the following designated…
Source: napier.govt.nzTainui, Tanner and Hikanui Reserves
Hawke's BayFencing not stated by the councilLinked hill/bush reserves with walking tracks. Council notes: "Tauroa and Tainui Reserves are partially open to the public but some tracks…
HDC dog exercise areas page, under heading "Dog off-lead areas" > "Havelock North": "Tainui, Tanner and Hikanui reserves". Corroborated…
Source: hastingsdc.govt.nzTe Awa Park
Hawke's BayFencing not stated by the councilPart of the Taradale/Kennedy Road greenbelt continuation. Also the eastern end of the Alexander Park off-lead corridor.
Named in the off-lead list: "The continuation of the Taradale/Kennedy Road greenbelt between Latham Street, Nash Street and Willowbank…
Source: napier.govt.nzWaipatiki Beach Settlement beachfront (coastwards of the reserve)
Hawke's BayFencing not stated by the councilBeachfront seaward of the Waipatiki reserve. Off-lead only outside daytime hours, with different windows in and out of daylight saving.
HDC dog exercise areas page, "Waipatiki Beach": "The beach front of Waipatiki Beach Settlement, coastwards of the reserve, during daylight…
Source: hastingsdc.govt.nz